No matter where you live, it’s likely you’ll encounter mosquitoes when temperatures rise. Mosquitoes tend to flock to warm, wet conditions, and standing water offers a breeding ground for these pesky ...

Mosquitoes are the ultimate summer party crashers. You’re out on the porch in Virginia Beach, maybe grilling, maybe just minding your business, and next thing you know, you’re doing that little ...

Lavender and other aromatic herbs repel mosquitoes through their essential oils. Crushing the leaves releases oils—planting alone won’t do the trick. Use repellents with these oils for a natural way ...

Franklin County residents are facing an increase in mosquitoes this summer. According to an announcement, the county's mosquito and tick-borne disease team is actively working to manage mosquito ...

You may not be aware, but Aug. 20 is World Mosquito Day. It isn’t a day to celebrate mosquitoes. Instead, it marks the discovery, made in 1897 by the British doctor Sir Ronald Ross, that female ...

Spraying pesticides can have unintended impacts on important pollinator species. Researchers are trying to find ways to quell growing mosquito populations that spread disease without putting ...

North Carolina is home to a number of dangerous animals, such as alligators and venomous snakes and spiders. But another critter is even deadlier.

Just like clockwork, when humidity and temperatures rise mosquitos appear. The best way to get rid of mosquitos in your house is to prevent them from ever getting inside. But unless you never open a ...